Jordan Rapana keen to remain at Canberra Raiders

The New Zealand international finds himself off-contract at the end of the 2019 NRL season.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Jordan Rapana of the Raiders makes a line break during the round 16 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on June 24, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

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“I’ve briefly spoken to [Raiders coach Ricky Stuart] and he still wants me here too to be a part of this club. I hope my manager’s on top of it and getting it sorted. I definitely want to be here still.”

The NRL has given Canberra the green light to take advantage of salary cap relief to cover the star winger, who won’t be available for the Raiders until at least Round 13 of the 2019 season.

The New Zealand international required reconstructive surgery following a dislocated shoulder while playing for his country last year.

The NRL introduced the representative injury rule earlier in 2018, allowing clubs to sign another player worth up to $350,000 to replace someone who misses 12 or more NRL games due to an injury suffered during a representative fixture.